Database Cleaner
by Jordy Meow · WordPress.org page · Website
Database Cleaner has 10,000+ active installs on WordPress.org and 523,440 downloads all time. We have tracked it since September 4, 2026; download trends appear after 30 days of data. The last update was on August 17, 2026, tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Database Cleaner at a glance
Is Database Cleaner well maintained?
Features
The feature list from the plugin's own readme on WordPress.org, trimmed to the essentials.
- Easy Mode & Expert Mode: Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s a mode for you. Easy mode simplifies everything, while Expert mode gives you full control
- One-Click Cleaning: Save time with automatic cleaning. Just one click, and your database is tidy and optimized
- Smart Data Management: Understand how plugins or themes use your data. The Pro Version offers even deeper insights
- Detailed Statistics: Keep an eye on your database size with comprehensive stats and history tracking
- Effortless Data Browsing: Explore and categorize your data with ease. Find what you need without any hassle
- Big Database Handling: Perfect for large databases, it uses smooth, error-free asynchronous requests to manage heavy tasks
- In-Depth Analysis: Specialized tools to analyze and monitor your data across Post Types, Tables, Options, and Cron Jobs
Database Cleaner reviews and ratings
150 reviews on WordPress.org, with the most recent ones as their authors posted them.
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Best database cleaner plugin
Certainly the best plugin to clean a database. I fully recommend it. 👍❤️
Bruno Martinez -
Reliable Database Cleaner from a Developer I Trust
I have been using Meow Apps products for a long time, including an AI Engine Pro lifetime license, and Database Cleaner has been another excellent addition to my WordPress toolkit. Jordy and the Meow Apps team consistently keep their plugins updated with compatibility improvements, security fixes, and useful new features. That ongoing care is a major reason I trust this developer team. Database Cleaner genuinely saved me when another third party WordPress plugin went haywire and filled my database with a huge amount of junk. I was dreading the alternative: digging through phpMyAdmin, trying to identify the right records, writing custom SQL queries, exporting the database to repair it somewhere else, and then playing musical chairs with backups and restores. That can go wrong quickly, especially on a live site. Instead, Database Cleaner gave me a practical way to inspect the data, see what was likely connected to the problem plugin, and clean up the mess without turning database maintenance into a stressful manual repair job. I still strongly recommend taking a full backup first, but this plugin made a difficult situation far more manageable and saved me a lot of time. It is clean, fast, and easy to understand. Easy Mode makes routine maintenance approachable, while Expert Mode provides more control when you need to inspect specific database tables, options, metadata, cron jobs, post types, and more. I especially appreciate being able to review what is being identified before removing anything. The one click cleaning tools and asynchronous processing are particularly useful for larger sites. Instead of struggling with timeouts during database maintenance, the plugin handles tasks in smaller requests that are much easier on the server. The search, filtering, statistics, history, and data browsing tools also make it much easier to find large or outdated entries and understand what is taking up space. It does not claim to be a direct SEO tool, but a clean and healthy da
renegadez -
Great Tool to Optimize Website
I have been using Database Cleaner for almost a year now and haven't had any issues with it whatsoever. The database cleaner has been helpful keeping my website optimized and I am able to have a better understanding of my WP_Options and other components related to my database. It's great to see an app respond really well to the WordPress environment.
Quang -
Smart relational analysis & Lower false positives
A well-designed WordPress optimisation plugin that stands out for its precision and restraint. Rather than aggressively deleting data, it analyses relationships within the database and clearly flags what appears to be genuinely orphaned — such as unused post meta, expired transients, auto drafts and leftover entries from removed plugins. This relational awareness significantly reduces the risk of false positives, which is especially important on complex sites running multiple plugins, custom tables or LMS and ecommerce systems. The interface is clean, readable and transparent, allowing administrators to see exactly what will be removed before confirming deletion. Another strong advantage is its lightweight footprint and non-intrusive approach. It does not clutter the dashboard or attempt to automate risky background clean-ups without clear visibility. Instead, it encourages deliberate, manual optimisation — which is often the wiser route for production environments. For WordPress users who want database hygiene without compromising stability, Database Cleaner offers a careful balance of power, clarity and safety, making it a reliable tool for maintaining long-term site performance.
Isaac Eboji -
Search function for free
A very good plugin with features that are usually found in premium plugins, for example, a search function, which in Advanced Database Cleaner, for instance, requires the Pro version.
propagatica -
Does everything I ask
No problems at all
currantfarmer
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Details
User-friendly tool to clean and optimize databases. Efficiently manages large databases, simplifying repair and ensuring peak performance.
The full description, screenshots and every review live on the WordPress.org page.
Tags
- clean
- cleaner
- database
- Optimize
- sql
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- Version
- 1.4.0
- Last updated
- Aug 17, 2026
- First published
- Dec 1, 2021
- Requires WordPress
- 6.0
- Tested up to
- 7.0.4
- Requires PHP
- 8.1
- Pricing
- Free on WordPress.org
Database Cleaner FAQ
What does Database Cleaner do?
According to its WordPress.org readme, Database Cleaner offers Easy Mode & Expert Mode: Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, there’s a mode for you. Easy mode simplifies everything, while Expert mode gives you full control, One-Click Cleaning: Save time with automatic cleaning. Just one click, and your database is tidy and optimized, Smart Data Management: Understand how plugins or themes use your data. The Pro Version offers even deeper insights, Detailed Statistics: Keep an eye on your database size with comprehensive stats and history tracking and Effortless Data Browsing: Explore and categorize your data with ease. Find what you need without any hassle.
How many active installs does Database Cleaner have?
WordPress.org reports 10,000+ active installs for Database Cleaner as of September 7, 2026.
Is Database Cleaner still maintained?
Yes. The last release was on August 17, 2026 and it is tested up to WordPress 7.0.4.
Does Database Cleaner have good support?
On the WordPress.org forum, 0 of 1 recent support threads for Database Cleaner are marked resolved. That is the developer's free support; a paid version usually comes with its own channel.
Is Database Cleaner free?
Database Cleaner is free to install from WordPress.org. Many plugins also sell a paid version or add-ons.